Middle Cerebellar Peduncles Anatomy

Where do the fibers of the middle cerebellar peduncles arise from?

Pontine nuclei

What is the main destination of the fibers in the superior cerebellar peduncles?

Red nucleus

Where do the superior cerebellar peduncles ascend up to?

Inferior colliculi

What structure joins the two superior cerebellar peduncles across the middle line?

Superior medullary velum Signup and view all the answers

Which fiber decussates ventral to the cerebral aqueduct?

Superior cerebellar peduncle fibers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main destination of descending fibers from the superior cerebellar peduncles?

Inferior olivary nucleus Signup and view all the answers

Which cerebellar peduncles contain afferent and efferent fibers?

Inferior cerebellar peduncles Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is connected to the midbrain via cerebellar peduncles?

Cerebellum Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary origin of the majority of efferent fibers in the cerebellum?

Purkinje cells Signup and view all the answers

Which structure forms part of the lateral walls of the fourth ventricle?

Inferior cerebellar peduncles Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cerebellar nuclei?

Receiving input from Purkinje cells Signup and view all the answers

Which cerebellar peduncles connect the cerebellum to the pons?

Middle cerebellar peduncles Signup and view all the answers

Where do the afferent fibers leave the cerebellum from?

Inferior peduncle Signup and view all the answers

Which fibers end mainly in the superior vermis?

Posterior spinocerebellar tract Signup and view all the answers

Where do the anterior external arcuate fibers arise from?

Pyramids of the medulla Signup and view all the answers

Which efferent fibers arise from the fastigial nuclei?

Cerebello-reticular fibers Signup and view all the answers

What is the pathway of Stria medullaris?

Passes close to the midline along the pons Signup and view all the answers

Which fibers are derived partly from the vestibular division of the acoustic nerve?

Vestibulocerebellar fibers Signup and view all the answers